Community groups angry at centre closure

COMMUNITY groups have reacted angrily to plans to close the building where they are based.

Nottingham City Council plans to press ahead with plans to close the Radford Unity Complex.

Mohammed Yaseen, of Catch 22, which works with young people and offenders in Radford, said: "We are disappointed the building will not continue to be used given it is central to a highly deprived community and there limited numbers of facilities. The building provides office space and learning space for the community."

Community groups had asked the council if they could take over running the facility themselves - this is being considered in other places.

But Mr Yaseen said: "The council has not seen that as viable but they have not entered a debate about it. They have made up their minds."

Rowena Holland, the Conservative parliamentary candidate in Nottingham South said: "They have been treated badly. The council has decided they can't run the building for the community and they should get out."